New to the market and priced near $150,000s

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Saturday, November 22, 2008

$168,030

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County

Community: Bennington Square

Address: 1715 Garbrooke Cove

For the money: This two-story townhouse has three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths; hardwood floors throughout the main floor; formal dining room; kitchen with granite countertop, tile backsplash, black appliances, breakfast bar; master with vaulted ceiling, garden tub and separate shower; double walk-in closets; one-car garage.

Builder: Bowen Family Homes

Information: 678-226-4304

Web site: www.bowenfamilyhomes.com

Neighborhood amenities: Lighted sidewalks

Directions: I-85 north to Ga. 316 east; right on Sugarloaf Parkway; left on Old Norcross Road; Bennington Square is on the right.

$156,900

Commerce, Jackson County

Community: Northwood Commerce

Address: 529 Windsong Lake Drive

For the money: This 1.5-story plan has four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths; a formal dining room; family room with stacked stone fireplace; kitchen with laminate counter, black appliances; master with tray ceiling, garden tub and separate shower; two-car garage.

Builder: Northwood Homebuilders LLC

Information: 706-423-9767

Web site: www.northwoodcommerce.net

Neighborhood amenities: Swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, pond, sidewalks

Directions: I-85 north to Exit 149, right on Horner Road; right on Mount Olive Road; Northwood is on the right.

$153,900

Bethelem, Barrow County

Community: Pointe South

Address: 1520 Pointe South Circle

For the money: This ranch plan sits on fl acre with three bedrooms and two baths; great room with fireplace; open kitchen with stained cabinets, laminate countertops, black appliances; unfinished bonus room; master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, garden tub and separate shower, walk-in closet; two-car garage.

Builder: Castle Homes

Information: 678-729-8705

Web site: www.castlehomesga.com

Neighborhood amenities: None

Directions: I-85 north to Ga. 316 east; right on Patrick Mill Road; left on Tom Miller Road; left on Ben Johnson Road; Pointe South in on the right.

$148,800

Powder Springs, Cobb County

Community: Carrington

Address: 3401 Thornbridge Drive

For the money: This two-story townhouse has three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths; kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, maple cabinets, hardwood floors; master with walk-in closet, double vanities, garden tub and separate shower; patio with storage closet; one-car garage.

Builder: McCar Homes

Information: 770-439-7038

Web site: www.mccarhomes.com

Neighborhood amenities: Adjacent to the Silver Comet Trail; sidewalks; clubhouse; swimming pool.

Directions: I-20 west to Thornton Road/C.H. James Parkway (U.S. 278) and turn right; left on Florence Road; Carrington is on the right.

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